apple-berry

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


the fruit of an Australianshrub, Billardiera scandens, Smith,N.O. Pittosporeae, called by children «dumplings.»

1793. J. E. Smith, `Specimen of Botany of New Holland,' pp. 1, 3:

« Billardiera scandens. Climbing Apple Berry. . . .The name Billardiera is given it in honour of James Julian laBillardiere, M.D., F.M.L.S., now engaged as botanist on boardthe French ships sent in search of M. de la Peyrouse.»

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